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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,562.60, 691,135.20 and 371,124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,562.60, 691,135.20 and 371,124.60 is: 555,715.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,562.60 : 691,135.20 = 371,124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,562.60/691,135.20 = 371,124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,562.60x = 691,135.20 × 371,124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,562.60x = 256,497,274,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,497,274,645.92/461,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,715.03

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